Whats the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, gone to med school, so s/he know all areas of medicine. Their specialty is in mental health issues. A psychologist, on the other hand, has a masters' degree (or sometimes a doctorate) specifically in mental health. A psychiatrist can prescribe meds, while a psychologist needs a MD or DO to do so for the patient.
A psychiatrist is actually a medical doctor. They have to go to medical school and can prescribe medications.
about $20.00 @ hour.
A psychiatrist is a qualified doctor who can prescribe medication.
A psychologist has psychology qualifions, can't prescribe medication and often does therapy.
A psychiatrist is able to prescribe medicine & a psychologist cannot.
a psychiatrist can prescribe medication
The simplest way to describe the difference between them is that a psychologist primarily aids the depressed patient by counseling and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist may also perform psychotherapy; but, in addition, can prescribe medications and perform ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist may hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and be called "doctor"; but, is not a medical doctor (M.D.).
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